State Grants

Grants are considered gift aid and do not have to be repaid. Most grant aid is based
on some type of need-based eligibility requirement; therefore, you must complete the
FAFSA to apply for most grants. Although grants are a very desirable source of financial
aid, the availability of grants is generally limited to the neediest students.

Below are grants offered by the state of Ohio for Ohio residents. In order to receive
a state grant students must be seeking an associate or bachelor degree and male students
must register with selective service. For more information regarding any of these
grant programs, please contact the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), State
Grants and Scholarships Departments at 1 (888) 833-1133 or visit their webpage.

Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)

The Ohio College Opportunity Grant program (OCOG) provides need-based tuition assistance
to Ohio students from low to moderate-income families. Students must have an Expected
Family Contribution (EFC) of 2190 or below to qualify for OCOG. Award amounts for
the 2018-2019 academic year will be up to $1500 per year if registered full-time.
Students may be eligible to receive a lesser amount if they are enrolled for less
than full time hours. Students apply for the Ohio College Opportunity Grant by completing
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA must be filed by October
1st of each year. Students (and parents) must be Ohio residents.

Ohio War Orphans Scholarship

The Ohio War Orphans Scholarship program awards tuition assistance to the children
of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans who served in the armed forces during
a period of declared war or conflict. To receive War Orphans Scholarship benefits,
a student must be enrolled for full-time undergraduate study at an eligible Ohio college
or university. Ohio residency is required. Applicants must be under the age of 21.
Interested students should contact the Ohio Department of Higher Education, State
Grants and Scholarships Department. The application deadline is July 1st of each year.

Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund

The Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial fund provides tuition assistance to the
children and spouses of peace officers, fire fighters and certain other safety officers
who are killed in the line-of-duty, anywhere in the United States. Recipients must
be Ohio residents. Recipients may enroll for full-time or part-time study at any participating
Ohio post-secondary institution. The fund provides benefits which cover full instructional
and general fee charges at public colleges and universities. Interested students should
contact the Ohio Department of Higher Education, State Grants and Scholarships Department.

Need help?

For more information or questions regarding grants, please contact the Financial Aid
Office at (740) 351-4357.